Defence Privilege Card for clients applying through Veterans’ Gateway

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The Defence Discount Service (DDS) offers members of the Armed Forces community, including Veterans, discounts both online and on the high street, as part of the Armed Forces Covenant across the UK.

The Defence Privilege Card is the official recognition card for members of Defence Discount Service and allows its members to save on the high street in shops, restaurants and venues.

Thanks to a partnership with the Veterans’ Gateway, you can apply for a free Defence Privilege Card if you are a HM Armed Forces veteran. The card usually costs £4.99. You can use this card in participating shops and restaurants nationwide to get a discount.

For those who apply through the Veterans’ Gateway, a free Defence Privilege Card is available until 2019 and is valid for five years. Thereafter, you will need to renew it. There is a cap on free cards available each year.

Who is eligible for Defence Discount Service?

The Defence Privilege Card is available to:

Serving Armed Forces Personnel

Reserve Forces personnel

Spouses/Partners of those currently serving

HM Armed Forces Veterans

MoD Civil Servants

Cadet Forces (over the age of 16)

War/Service Widow(er)s

Bereaved Family Members

NATO Personnel Serving in the UK

How to apply:

If you are a HM Armed Forces Veteran, visit the Veterans' Gateway partnership page on the DDS website to apply for a free Defence Privilege Card. You will need to enter the password vetgateway at the bottom of this page.

If you are not a HM Armed Forces Veteran but are from one of the other groups above, visit the DDS website to sign up free for the Defence Discount Service.